Knockers Solstice
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Run the Dark: Knockers Solstice Trail Run
The Knockers Solstice Trail Run takes place in West Hobart on Sunday 21 June 2026. Organised by the Kunanyi Trail Series, the event is based at the Lookout near Forest Road carpark, Knocklofty, and follows trails through native bushland by headtorch.
Courses combine wide, smooth firetrail and well-built single track with some technical sections. The routes offer views of Kunanyi, timtumili minanya / the Derwent River and the night lights of Hobart. Wildlife commonly sighted on the course includes wallabies, bandicoots and owls. The Enduro course uses the new shared-use trail across Noah's Saddle and includes recent trails named Knocksofty and Yellow Hippo Track. Course layouts have been adjusted from the regular Knockers routes to avoid large hills at the start and reduce loop complexity.
Distances and elevation:
- Enduro: 11 km, elevation 360 m
- Sport: 6 km, elevation 225 m
- Explorer: 4 km, elevation 130 m
Participants are asked to bring a head torch; a minimum output of 300 lumens is recommended. Food and drinks, including wood-fired pizza, are available after the run. The event is part of the Kunanyi Trail Series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
